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Re: Question on food for mommy...

Unless your baby seems to be affected by certain things in your diet, no, you don't need to avoid anything. Some babies have problems if mom eats dairy, broccoli, garlic, various things..... I haven't had problems with anything. I eat whatever I want. Only things I limit are caffeine(I allow myself two cups of coffee per day, same as I did while pregannt) and alcohol(I allow myself two drinks in a day, if I drink at all).

Re: Question on food for mommy...

I limit because of food allergies in my LO, however I've heard that you should steer clear of peanuts and peanut butter while bfing as well as while pg. I did, I know people who did not and their babies are fine

Re: Question on food for mommy...

I agree with SubliminalDarkness. You can eat anything you want, but of course there are going to bee some things that might not agree with your baby's tummy. For instance I've found out I shouldn't eat Thai food because then my baby has like diarrhea!!! I guess it is just matter of trying!
Good Luck!

Married to the love of my life Eric! 10-11-03
Mommy to Erica! 03-05-07

Re: Question on food for mommy...

The fish restrictions that they recommend for pregnant women are for nursing mothers as well (no raw fish, limited amounts of tuna, no shark etc.) because the risk of illness with the raw fish and the mercury are still a concern.

Re: Question on food for mommy...

we found out the hard way that our baby is sensitive to onions. after being home for a week or two, we went out on errands and i ate a big plate of onion rings. his little system is only just now recovering (he's almost 5 weeks) and his poopies have finally gone back to the 'right' color.

we eliminated milk products too in the process of eliminating onions from my diet because i was eating a lot of cheese and ice cream. once his little systems are back to normal, we will slowly re-introduce milk products again to see if he's still sensitive.

luckily, from what i understand, these sensitivities are short lived and after the baby is a couple months old, you should be able to eat what you want.